Helen's Story is out today!
Take 6 minutes to find out how perpetrator interventions can change the lives of #DomesticAbuse survivors.
Watch Helen's Story & find out more at https://t.co/9mRVFpO94p #StopTheAbuseChangeTheStory
Today we launch our Independent Age Grants Fund.
Our trustees have released £2million of our funds to help UK organisations who are working with those older who are hardest hit by the virus.
Find out more here: https://t.co/FUw2UG7jwk
This is wonderful: 68 random pieces of advice from someone celebrating their 68th birthday. So much wisdom.
The Technium: 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice https://t.co/6wcvFdeCnf
Any companies/individuals who could donate tablets or similar to older isolated residents in Barking & Dagenham or Havering? (don't need to be new, just reset!)
We can help them get online or use fun/educational apps. Call us on 0207 0506565
@Apple@Microsoft@amazon
Amidst the worry it’s a great time to learn something new. Or could you teach someone? We are keen to hear from volunteers who could help our older residents get online so they can communicate with friends and family.
📞 0207 050 6566
#Barking#Dagenham#Havering#coronavirus
Let us help if you or someone you know is over 65 and struggling with isolation. 0207 0506565
Or give us a call if you can assist.
#Barking#Dagenham#Havering
How are you managing ?
(@chibirdart on Instagram)
"Technology can’t replace the feeling of communicating in person, but there are ways of staying connected in isolation that can help."
Here are some tips and advice for how to connect, even if you're #selfisolating#Coronavirus#EndLoneliness
https://t.co/st3tCDREBs
What a brill afternoon meeting fantastic people who share our mission for building community connections - let’s get going @ReconnectionsGW ! #LonelyArmchairClub
If you want to hear more about our work to address loneliness then pop into our ‘lounge’ at Barking Learning Centre on Monday (27th) 10-12. We can’t wait to meet you.
#lonely#over65#lonelyarmchairclub
We are excited to be part of the launch of the new London School of Economics Supporting Adult Social Care Innovation research programme today. Our Director, Ben Jupp, will be sharing insights from @Reconnections_W, @SharedLivesPlus and other projects #SASCIproject
Great to welcome so many people to our event today and talk about how we can work together to address #loneliness in BDH communities #lonelyarmchairclub
Rather a brain fizz type of day (my favourite!) visiting @Reconnections_W and learning about the fab service they deliver to help people who have become isolated reconnect ahead of @IndependentAge pilots starting with @ReconnectionsBH in the new year. Lots to consider!
We are extending the deadline for our Reconnections caseworker roles: SUN 17th Nov
Could it be YOU we are looking for?
Are you sociable and a good motivator? Maybe you run activities in a care home or work as an OT and want a change?
There is no application form to complete.
You are invited..
If you'd like to discover more about Reconnections and how we can work together in Barking & Dagenham and Havering come along on 20th November.
Use the Eventbrite link to register for FREE:
https://t.co/xccYwqiwVc